Helping Clients Invest in Their Financial Dreams
With something as personal as your finances, it’s important to work with an advisor you trust and with whom you want to work for the long-term. After all, building a financial plan is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process that requires adjustments as your life or goals change. At Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, we want to fill this role in your life. We welcome the opportunity to guide you along your financial path. Contact us to take the first step.
Helpful Content

Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.

Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Retirees traveling abroad need to know that their health insurance travels with them.
Managing an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?